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Scaling Cell & Gene Therapy Development: How CGT Global Supports Research, Clinical Trials, and Commercialization
By Joanna Wirkus, PhD From RUO to cGMP, CGT Global delivers quality, consistency, and regulatory readiness to help researchers advance therapies from discovery to patients. Executive Summary CGT Global accelerates cell and gene therapy development from discovery to commercialization. By providing rapid and reliable access to high-quality RUO and cGMP-certified materials and operating FDA- and CLIA-certified…
For More InformationMeet CGT Global’s Scientific Team: Vanessa Murillo – Supervisor, Client Scientific Associate Team
October 08, 2025 Written by: Joanna Wirkus, PhD At CGT Global, advancing scientific discoveries worldwide by delivering high-quality biospecimens starts with providing exceptional service to our clients. Today, we’re highlighting how this happens by speaking with Vanessa Murillo, a core member and leader of CGT Global’s Client Scientific Associate team. Vanessa is a Client Scientific…
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Roughly 50 to 75 percent of FDA rejections in cell and gene therapy are not about safety or efficacy. They are due to CMC and manufacturing deficiencies. In short, most programs do not fail because the science does not work. They fail because the manufacturing story is not strong enough. (Sources: Jefferies analysis of FDA…
For More InformationBaby KJ Makes Headlines as the First Infant to Receive Personalized CRISPR Gene Editing Therapy
Written by Joanna Wirkus, PhD May 15, 2025, NPR ’s Science Friday spotlighted Baby KJ, the first infant to receive a personalized CRISPR-based gene editing treatment. The segment explored the groundbreaking therapy, the condition it aims to treat, and the collaborative effort behind this historic milestone. Here’s a summary of the key points from the…
For More InformationAlzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Disease: A Global Challenge
Written by CGT Global Cell & Gene Therapy Is Shifting the Paradigm Recent CGT innovations are upending traditional models and opening new paths to treat or even reverse Alzheimer’s progression: 1. AAV-Based Gene Therapy (LX1001) 2. CRISPR-Engineered Microglia 3. Behavior-Reprogramming Gene Therapy (UC San Diego) 4. Stem Cells & MSC Therapies 5. iPSC TriCulture Models…
For More InformationMesenchymal Stem Cell Derived Exosomes: Revolutionizing Future Medical Treatments
Why are scientists excited about Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes? Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) exosomes are on the brink of revolutionizing future treatments for chronic diseases and injuries. These microscopic biological messengers represent a vital mechanism of cellular communication, potentially offering a biomolecular reset for human physiological processes. The Unique Capabilities of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Mesenchymal…
For More InformationCGT Global Welcomes Dr. Jerome Ritz to Its Board of Advisors, Enriching Knowledge of Cellular Therapies and Hematology
By:CGT GlobalviaBusiness Wire August 14, 2025 at 09:00 AM EDT CGT Global, a biotechnology leader accelerating access to life-changing cell and gene therapies, today announced the appointment of Jerome Ritz, MD, to its Board of Advisors. Dr. Ritz brings a distinguished career in hematology, oncology, cell manufacturing, and the advancement of cell and gene therapies.…
For More InformationCGT Global Appoints Dr. Andrew Branagan to Board of Advisors, Expanding Cell and Gene Therapy Expertise
CGT Global, a leading biotechnology company driving the development and delivery of innovative cell and gene therapies, today announced the appointment of Andrew Robert Branagan, MD, PhD, to its Board of Advisors. Dr. Branagan brings extensive expertise in hematologic malignancies, immunology, and the development of novel therapeutic strategies, including cellular therapies. This press release features…
For More InformationBehind the Scenes at CGT Global’s Laboratory: Life in the Lab with Bryan
By Joanna Wirkus, PhD CD34+ Cell Isolation Process Previously in our Meet the Scientific Team blog, we gained insight into the background of CGT Global’s Laboratory Operations Manager in Folsom, California — Bryan — and his inspiration for his work. Today, we go behind the scenes, or behind the bench, to see what a day…
For More InformationMeet CGT Global’s Scientific Team: Bryan Pulling – Laboratory Operations Manager
Written by Joanna Wirkus, PhD Every day at CGT Global, our experienced team collaborates to deliver high quality cells to scientists around the world. Success starts with the strength of our team and the dedication of the people who power it. In this edition of Meet the Scientific Team, we’re proud to spotlight Bryan Pulling…
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